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New research facility studies fish stress caused by climate change

The University of Waterloo in southern Ontario, Canada is opening a new research facility to research aquatic stressors that could impact the future of aquaculture. The new Waterloo Aquatic Threats in Environmental Research (WATER) facility aims to simulate and research threats to prepare the aquaculture industry to prevent current and future problems.


Benchmark and Cermaq receive funding for vaccine development

Benchmark Animal Health and Cermaq Group AS have received NOK4.2 million (approx. US$4.8 million) in funding from the Research Council of Norway, to put toward a partnered research project to develop a vaccine against salmon diseases caused by Tenacibaculum bacteria. Mouth rot and Tenacibaculosis represent a major issue for the health and welfare in farmed Atlantic salmon; a preventative vaccine for these diseases would provide a major benefit for the aquaculture industry.


Blue Aqua aims for sustainable food production in Singapore with new trout farm

Blue Aqua has announced it will develop the first high-tech fish farm in Singapore, which will produce trout. This initiative comes as part of Blue Aqua’s intention to grow its aquaculture operations in Singapore, and will invest $45 million Singaporean dollars (US$29 million). The facility has a planned annual production capacity of 1,200 tons of rainbow trout, which will aim to meet local demand for sustainable, high-quality fish.
 
INDUSTRY UPDATE 
 

The Kingfish Company reports doubling sales in 2021

A strong demand in both Europe and the United States for high-value Dutch yellowtail helped The Kingfish Company doubled its sales in 2021 from the previous year. The Netherlands-headquartered company reported sales of EU€10.4 million (US$11.8 million) last year, up from EU€5.0 million (US$5.7 million) in 2020. The land-based fish producer also said it continues to be well on track with the expansion of its facilities in Europe. » Read more
 
SYSTEMS 
 

Water treatment tech cuts down nitrites in RAS

The technical team at NaturalShrimp Inc., reported that the company’s patented electrocoagulation (EC) water treatment technology is able to reduce nitrites in receirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) without the use of biofilters. Such a technology is said to cut instances of nitrite buildup in biofilters, which can be bad for fish health. » Read more

Developing geothermal energy for land-based aquaculture

A Norway-based energy company is proposing the use of geothermal energy as a more sustainable way of operating land-based aquaculture facilities. Rock Energy uses its technology to heat sports arenas, parking facilities, sidewalks, industrial buildings, hospitals, office buildings, hotels, malls, and residential buildings. Now, the company has its eye on the land-based aquaculture industry. » Read more
 
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